How to Solve a Problem

Name: How to Solve a Problem
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Ashima Shiraishi
ISBN: 9780593162477

Author: Ashima Shiraishi

Narrator: Ashima Shiraishi, Holter Graham

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 04/07/2020

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies, Health & Daily Living, Fitness & Exercise, Adventure & Adventurers

Synopsis

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life.

To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.

Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.

About The Author

Ashima Shiraishi started climbing at the age of six, and today she is one of the best climbers in the world. She is the first and only female climber ever to ascend a V15 bouldering problem, earning praise from Outside magazine as "a young crusher" and the New York Times as a "bouldering phenom." This is her first picture book.Yao Xiao is a China-born illustrator based in New York City. Her work has appeared in Time, EW, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal, among other outlets, and she is also the author of the monthly web comic Baopu. This is her first picture book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reading_ on July 31, 2021

Just before I read this book, I was facing some world's first problems: A. I was forcing a reading slump on myself for reasons unknown. B. I didn't want to know what I would be reading next. C. I was trying to be okay with it But then I was worried about my reading life getting over. And that's how over......more

Goodreads review by Kerri Anne on July 25, 2020

This book is gorgeous from start to finish—wonderfully illustrated and featuring a meaningful story simply told. I bought this book for my niece's birthday and it moved to tears. I would happily read an entire series like this about/written by Shiraishi. [Five stars for (amazing climbers who are als......more

Goodreads review by Karan on April 11, 2020

Lovely book, too short. Thank you Alan! I'm looking forward to reading it to the Shamsa children once we have some respite from this physical distancing : ) Also looking forward to giving you your copy!......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on December 19, 2020

As a climber, I have been following Ashima’s story and success in climbing for many years. This is a beautifully illustrated children’s book. Her sharing of the creative ways she connects her boulder problems to problems that happen in life is very relatable and why so many of us like climbing. Bein......more

Quotes

“Both a riveting narrative and an excellent guide for young readers to try, try again.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

”Cleanly outlined forms and intensely saturated hues show Ashima honing analytical skills whose power reaches beyond the climbing wall to the rest of life.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“[Ashima’s] beliefs in learning from each fall and that learning from failure is a superpower are sure to empower any person facing a problem. Engrossing and inspiring.” —Booklist

“An inspiration to young readers.”—School Library Journal

Awards

Red Clover Award